Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 112740

Reading

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Alex Easton

IndependentNorth Down

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans the department has to promote the National Year of Reading in a) early years settings, b) primary schools, c) secondary schools, d) further education and e) higher education.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign to address long-term declines in reading enjoyment.It includes a major physical and online marketing campaign, as well as exciting events, webinars, resources, and activities in communities, libraries, sc...

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